Salvador Dali’s \La Vénus Spatiale\” on view in the Old Town “
This larger-than-lifesize statue of Salvador Dali’s La Vénus Spatiale is now on view for all to see in front of the UNESCO monument facing the Château Frontenac. Valued at $3,500,000, …
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The many firsts of new Liberal leader Dominique Anglade
A lot of “firsts” are being tagged on Dominique Anglade, like Girl Guide badges. This is fitting, perhaps, because if there is one dominant characteristic to describe the new leader …
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The story behind Avenue Gustave-Beaudet
This street in the Charlesbourg district of Quebec City was named in honour of Dr. Gustave Beaudet (1886-1968), who was born in Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent. He studied medicine at Université Laval, then …
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City unveils latest plans for Sainte-Foy, Saint-Roch tramway hubs
City officials last week released the latest version of plans for the tramway route and connecting hubs in the Sainte-Foy and Saint-Roch districts. The changes will have a major impact …
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MEMORIALS AND THINGS OF FAME
May 21, 1870 – The Morning ChronicleThe Forthcoming Boat-Race at LachineThe preliminary preparations for the great race [on the Lachine River] between the Paris crew of this city and the …
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Pandemic puts most vocational training on hold
When elementary schools outside Montreal reopened May 11, adults in certain vocational programs were also allowed to resume in-class activities, as long as social distancing could be maintained and the …
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The fear pandemic: Survey indicates anglophones and allophones more worried about COVID than francophones
Anglophones and allophones are more worried than francophone Quebecers about the consequences of COVID-19, according to a survey released last week by the Association for Canadian Studies (ACS) and the …
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What to expect this summer at Quebec City’s lakeside playground
As summer approaches, Quebecers are hoping for a return to normal: going to the beach, being with family, doing summer sports, anything to escape this new reality. Will it be …
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Fascinating flora found in the park
This nosegay of purple crocuses tinged with white burst their way through the leaf litter on the grounds of the Domaine Cataraqui. These little yellow flowers were difficult to …
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April showers bring May … snow?
The deep violet of the crocuses is a beautiful contrast to the white snow that fell on Quebec City during the night of May 11 to 12. Quebecers expecting spring …
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